Multi purpose rig capable of future upgrades

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genkidev

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Here is the build - The parts in bold have already been purchased... FYI - This is my first build. I am hoping it to achieve both a great gaming performance and a great multi tasking performance with a bit of added future proofing - if that's actually possible in the PC universe!?...

CPU - AMD FX 8350 = £127.00
MOBO - Asus M5A99FX PRO 2.0 = £109.97
RAM - GeIl EVO Leggero (2x8GB) DDR3 1866MHz = £98.68
GPU - Sapphire R9 285 Dual X OC = £119.99
STORAGE - ORZ ARC100 240GB SSD = £59.99
CUP HOLDER - Cheapest Blu Ray drive I can find = £40.00
PSU - XFX TS 750Watt 80+ Gold = £69.72
CASE - BitFenix Neos Tower ATX Window= £39.75

Total = £665.10

No aftermarket cooler yet as I am staggering the build at this stage with the intention of adding a liquid CPU cooler and another Sapphire R9 285 Dual X OC GPU - to go crossfire - at a later date - At that stage overclocking the CPU will begin...

I have a few questions please...

1) Is the FX 8350 worth the extra money over the FX 8320 - I noticed the benchmarks were very close, but the 8320 is quite a bit cheaper. From what I have read it seems the 8320 is the same chip as the 8350 - simply overclocked at a higher rate by default - Is this true?

2) Bearing in mind I intend to both OC the CPU and add another 190W R9285 will the 750 Watt Gold PSU be enough - Or am I better of investing in a higher wattage product?

Thanks guys...
 
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xStampede
If you want it future proof then get best CPU possible now and you can upgrade the rest later.

AMD FX 9370 is very cheap today on Amazon.co.uk for £165
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GPJFDQ6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00GPJFDQ6&linkCode=as2&tag=youtubecha0df-21

650w PSU is more than enough, this EVGA is 80+ gold and fully modular for good price.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LMAUZ6G/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00LMAUZ6G&linkCode=as2&tag=youtubecha0df-21


With PSU having too strong PSU is also bad cause it is working bellow it's optimal wattage.
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If you want it future proof then get best CPU possible now and you can upgrade the rest later.

AMD FX 9370 is very cheap today on Amazon.co.uk for £165
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GPJFDQ6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00GPJFDQ6&linkCode=as2&tag=youtubecha0df-21

650w PSU is more than enough, this EVGA is 80+ gold and fully modular for good price.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LMAUZ6G/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00LMAUZ6G&linkCode=as2&tag=youtubecha0df-21


With PSU having too strong PSU is also bad cause it is working bellow it's optimal wattage.
 
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An FX9370 requires a motherboard that can handle the power requirements and will require liquid cooling in most situations. DON'T get a 9370 unless you have the required infrastructure. If you are going to get an FX83xx you should get the "E" model. They are only 95W, rather than 125W.
 
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